A volunteer will prepare for the guest by putting his or her clippers, nail file, and other implements into a sterile solution, prepare a warm foot bath in a rubber container, and put on his or her sterile disposable latex gloves.

• A volunteer will evaluate a guest's feet to see if there are big calluses that will require the use of a rotary tool. 
• If necessary, while the feet are still dry, a rotary tool can be used at this stage. 
• A guest will sit in a chair and soak his feet in a special foot bath for a few minutes. 
• A volunteer will trim the toenails with large, sterilized clippers, and use the callus rasp to gently remove any dead skin or minor calluses.
• Upon completion of the trimming, etc., the guest will take a shower, shave, groom himself, and put on a fresh set of clothing from the Clothes Closet. 
• The guest returns to the volunteer, and has ointment applied to his feet.
• The guest receives a new pair of socks, and is encouraged to keep his feet as dry as possible.
• The guest is encouraged to return the following week, if his feet are in need of more care.

There are other volunteer opportunities that don't involve directly working on guests' feet.  Caring for feet is not for everyone, but that doesn't mean volunteers can't help out in other ways.  They can make or empty foot baths, donate supplies, or just talk to the guests who feel like talking.  Volunteers may also bring food or beverages for the guests.